Local alcohols: where to find and taste them

The buy-local trend can be a part of your entire shopping experience, and alcohol is no exception. Are you in the mood to try some local wines and spirits from your region this summer? Seek out unique drinks produced by local artisans and enjoy them in the comfort of your home or step out for drinks in the latest hot spot.

BUY

Whether you like sparkling cider, rosé, a white beer with tea, an aromatic gin, or a full-bodied red, the choices are endless. Each state has its own regulations for selling wine and spirits, so check locally to learn the best places to purchase. If you visit a distillery or winemaker directly, you can likely buy their product on site. They may also offer the chance to learn about the product, how it’s made, and give you some tips for optimal enjoyment at home. They may even provide tastings.

TASTE

Warm weather puts you in a relaxed and festive mood. Enjoy local drinks responsibly in good company at a place of your choice. • On a restaurant patio with your significant other • At a bar with a group of friends • With your parents around a barbecue • In the taproom of a local brewery with your colleagues • In front of a crackling fire, communing with yourself

Local winemakers, microbrewers, distillers and cider producers offer an impressive array of products. Make an experience of trying new local offerings.